Jason Kelly assumes new role at Midas/KT

UK: The former Shuttlesound sales consultant is Midas/Klark Teknik's new technical sales manager, reports PSN-e. Jason Kelly - who has also worked as a sound engineer and system designer, and headed up his own rental and production company - is the first to take on the newly-created role at Midas/Klark Teknik. He is replaced at Shuttlesound by Rob Hughes, previously a production manager at SSE.

UK: The former Shuttlesound sales consultant is Midas/Klark Teknik's new technical sales manager, reports PSN-e. Jason Kelly - who has also worked as a sound engineer and system designer, and headed up his own rental and production company - is the first to take on the newly-created role at Midas/Klark Teknik. He is replaced at Shuttlesound by Rob Hughes, previously a production manager at SSE.

In his new position, Kelly - whose other credits include a pivotal role in the development of Klark Teknik's DN9696 recorder - will provide the two brands' international distributor network with pre- and post-sales support, product training and system design. He will also assist with local Midas and Klark Teknik academies and distributor/end-user training, both at the UK headquarters and on an international basis.

"I'm very excited about my new role," said Kelly. "It will offer our distributor network a new resource as we look forward to a completely networked range of digital products from Midas and Klark Teknik. The possibilities and flexibility of these new products mean that this type of technical support, for both our distributors and end users, becomes very important. Although our products are always easy for the operator to use, the technology underneath the bonnet is complex. A large part of my new role will be to make any learning curves as smooth as possible for the end-user, giving our distributors an added advantage in their markets."

AUSTRIA: Eltner GesmbH has become the new Austrian distributor for Midas and Klark Teknik. The brands will be added to the company's 'e.tainment - sound, light & media solutions' division in a move that Midas/KT international sales manager David Wiggins describes as representing "something of a new beginning for Midas and KT in Austria", reports David Davies.

UK/USA: The companies have altered their distribution arrangements in the UK, USA and Canada, writes David Davies. As of July 1, Midas Consoles North America is serving as the exclusive distribution channel for Midas and Klark Teknik in the USA and Canada, while UK distribution is being handled in-house at the firms' Kidderminster HQ.

UK: For the third year in a row, a notable figure from the world of pro-audio has picked up the Gottelier Award, writes David Davies. From a field of nine nominees drawn from the audio and lighting sectors, Midas/Klark Teknik head of design Alex Cooper was the recipient of the 2009 Gottelier Award.

As in previous years, Midas and Klark Teknik provided a wealth of product solutions and support for the technical seminar and presentation schedule at IBC, the latest instalment of which took place earlier this month.

UK: Yamaha Music UK has announced that Karl Christmas has been promoted to the role of deputy gm, Commercial Audio (CA). Previously CA marketing manager, Christmas has taken on the new role following the appointment of Nick Cook to a pan-European marketing position. Christmas will lead the local team in the UK alongside general manager Ricci Hodgson.